Combination comb and brush set



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Patented Feb. 18, 1941 UNITED STATES COMBINATION COMB AND BRUSH SET Andrew Graham Shields, Attleboro, Mass, as-

signor to Joseph F. Rioux, Attleboro, Mass.

Application July 20', 1940, Serial No. 346,555 4' Claims ((1132-85) This invention relates to a pocket implement, more particularly a combination brush and comb set, and has for one of its objects to provide a compact combination comb and brush set which may be housed in a small space and yet one which when ready for use provides for a good grip of the fingers.

Another object of the invention is to provide a casing which will protect the brush and comb from the accumulation of dirt or other foreign matter.

Another object of the invention is to provide a case which will serve as a handle for the more convenient manipulation of the brush when in use.

With these and other objects in view, the invention consists of certain novel features of construction as will be more fully described and particularly pointed out in the appended claims.

In the accompanying drawing:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the brush and comb set with the casing in closed position ready to be placed in the pocket of the user;

Fig. 2 is a. perspective view of the brush partially open for use;

Fig. 3 is a top plan view;

Fig. 4 is a section on line 4-4 of Fig. 1 with the comb omitted and the dotted line indicating the position of the comb and the casing as moved to open position;

Fig. 5 is a section on line 5-5 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 6 is an elevation of the comb alone.

In the use of a pocket implement, such for instance, as a brush and comb set, it is desirable that the parts which are to contact the hair for dressing the same, be completely encased to prevent the accumulation of dirt or other foreign matter on the parts which are to contact the head; and in order to perform this function in a very compact manner, I have provided a casing which is so hinged that it may be swung from a position completely covering the brush to an open position so that the parts of the casing may be used as a handle to manually manipulate the brush to dress the hair; and on one of the movable parts of the casing I provide a pocket which receives the comb which pocket protects the comb from the accumulation of dirt and other matter when not in use and yet in no way interferes with the use of the brush, even when the comb is in its pocket; and the following is a more detailed description of the present embodiment of this invention, illustrating the preferred means by which these advantageous results may be accomplished:

With reference to the drawing, designates generally a brush consisting of a solid base portion H from which bristles I2 extend in a usual grouped relation; a casing or shell encloses this the brush may be removed and renewed from time to time when desired. Hinges l5 are rolled on the opposite edges of the casing l4 and these hinges extend inwardly over the base ll of the brush as shown more clearly in Fig. 4 or Fig. 5, although also shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, so as to hold the base ll of the brush in this part of the casing.

Swingable covers, parts,'or sections. l6 and I1, are hinged to this U-shaped part l4 so as to swing substantially together by reason of the bending of one or more edges, as at l8 on part l6, so as to substantially wholly enc'ase the bristles I 2 of the brush. A convenient catch l9 consisting of an extension 20 with inwardly rolled wings 2| to receive the latch or projection 22 on the part l6 serves as a suitable catch to hold these parts in closed position as shown in Fig. 1.

The part I! is formed in the shape of a pocket providing spaced walls I! and 23 which are close enough together so that they will frictionally receive a comb 24 and hold the same firmly therein when the comb is forced between these walls I! and 23, as illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2. This extension 20 enlarges this wall so as to enable it to provide for a better grip on this casing as a hanclle.

When it is desired to use the brush, the clasp I9 is released by opposite pressures upon the clasp parts and the casing parts l6 and I1 are swung about their hinges through substantially 180 degrees so as to lie in spaced relation back to back and against the U-shaped part M, as illustrated in dotted line in Fig. 4. These two parts in this position serve as a convenient handle which may be readily grasped by the user and will serve very nicely as a grip for the manipulation of the brush on the hair. The comb may be used either with or without opening of the casing. It may be detached from the casing entirely independently from the opening of the casing for use of the brush, although it serves as a convenient location for this implement which is used with the brush in dressing the hair.

The foregoing description is directed solely towards the construction illustrated, but I desire it to be understood that I reserve the privilege of resorting to all the mechanical changes to which the device is susceptible.

I claim:

1. A pocket implement comprising a, brush, having a base and bristles extending therefrom, a shell of a stiif material for covering the bristles comprising two parts, means to hinge one part on one side and the other part on the other side of the bristles, said hinge means permitting the parts to swing through substantially degrees into substantially back to back relation to provide a handle for manipulating said brush, and means to secure said parts in position covering said bristles.

2. A pocket implement comprising a brush, having a base and bristles extending therefrom, a sheet metal shell comprising several parts for covering the bristles and comprising means to hinge one part on one side and the other part on the other side of the bristles, said hinge means permitting the parts to swing through substantially 180 degrees into substantially back to back relation to provide a handle for manipulating said brush, and means to secure said parts in position covering said bristles, one of said shell parts comprising spaced Walls providing a pocket for the reception of a comb.

3. A pocket implement comprising a brush, having a base and bristles extending therefrom, a sheet metal shell for covering the bristles comprising means to hinge one part on one side and the other part on the other side of the bristles, said hinge means permitting the parts to swing through substantially 180 degrees into substantially back to back relation to act as a handle in manipulating said brush, means to secure said parts in position covering said bristles, one of said shell parts comprising a U-shaped member having resilient walls spaced from each other a distance to snugly receive and frictionally hold a comb in said pocket.

4. A pocket implement comprising a brush having a base and bristles extending therefrom, a shell made of a relatively stiff material for covering the bristles comprising three parts, one of said parts comprising a substantially U-shaped member the arms of which are spaced from each other a distance to snugly receive said base, means to hinge the other two parts to the U-shaped member on one side and the other part on the other side of the bristles and with the hinge means on oneside of the bristles extending over the upper surface of said base to retain the same in place, said hinge means being arranged to permit the parts to swing through substantially 180 degrees into substantially back to back relation to provide a handle for manipulating said brush, and means to secure said parts in position covering said bristles.

ANDREW GRAHAM SHIELDS. 

